SunKeeper Datasheet

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Versions
SK-6 SK-12
Electrical
Rated Solar Input 6 amps 12 amps
Nominal System Voltage 12 Volts
Minimum Battery Voltage 0 Volts
Maximum Solar Voltage 30 Volts
Self-Consumption
Charging 7 mA
Night 2 mA
Voltage Accuracy ± 150 mV
Environmental
Operating Temperatures – 40°C to +70°C
Humidity 100%
Tropicalization
Encapsulated in epoxy UV resistant
plastic enclosure.
Conduit connection with rubber
gasket seal
Mechanical
Dimensions
99 x 51 x 13 mm
(3.9 x 2.0 x 0.5 inches)
Weight .11 kg / 0.25 lbs
Enclosure IP65
Fitting to Module J-box PG 13.5, M20, 1/2 inch conduit
Wire Size 2.0 mm2 (#14 AWG)
Wire Terminations #8 fork connectors
Versions
SK-6 SK-12
Battery Charging
Regulation Voltage 14.1 Volts (at 25°C)
Float Voltage 13.7 Volts (at 25°C)
Type of Charging
Series PWM
3 stage: bulk, PWM and oat
Temperature Compensation 3 choices
Reading temp at controller –30 mV / °C
Attaching remote temp sensor –30 mV / °C
Disable temp comp Defaults to 25°C
Ability to Charge a Zero Voltage Battery
Technical Specications
Environmental and Mechanical Specications
Control # MS-001724 REV 3/2021.EN
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Electronic Protections
• Reverse Polarity
• Short Circuit
• Overcurrent
• Lightning and Transient Surges
• High Temperature
• Reverse Current at Night
Certications
• CE Compliant Successful installation
• Hazardous Locations: Class 1, Division 2,
Groups A-D, UL 1604 CSA 22.2 No. 213-M1987
• Complies with U.S. National Electric Code
• Manufactured in a Certied ISO 9001 Facility
Bi-color LED
• Green Blink 3 Times Successful installation
• Green On Solar Solar charging battery
• Green Blink Fast In regulation
• Green Blink Slow Normal nighttime operation
• Red On Controller damaged
• Red Blink System problem
• LED Off No power
Options
Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)
(Installation of the RTS to the SunKeeper
requires some soldering)
Warranty
Five year warranty period. Contact Morningstar or your
authorized distributor for complete terms.
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